Book contents
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Part 1 What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
- Introduction to Part 1 and Key Definitions
- 1 Biological Processes Affecting Mental Health
- 2 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Mental Health
- 3 The Impact of Relationships on Mental Health
- 4 Stressors Affecting Mental Health
- 5 Vulnerability of Special Groups
- 6 Promoting Mental Health and Resilience and Preventing Ill Health: A Summary
- Part 2 Strengthening Relationships with Children and Young People and Giving Support
- Part 3 What Are the Common Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People and How Are They Managed? What Can You Do to Help?
- Index
- References
Introduction to Part 1 and Key Definitions
from Part 1 - What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 October 2022
Book contents
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Part 1 What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
- Introduction to Part 1 and Key Definitions
- 1 Biological Processes Affecting Mental Health
- 2 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Mental Health
- 3 The Impact of Relationships on Mental Health
- 4 Stressors Affecting Mental Health
- 5 Vulnerability of Special Groups
- 6 Promoting Mental Health and Resilience and Preventing Ill Health: A Summary
- Part 2 Strengthening Relationships with Children and Young People and Giving Support
- Part 3 What Are the Common Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People and How Are They Managed? What Can You Do to Help?
- Index
- References
Summary
The introduction defines some key terminology relating to youth mental health used in this book. We also address how common mental health disorders are, how they are assessed as well as principles around offering appropriate support to children and young people.
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- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young PeopleQ&A for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers, pp. 3 - 8Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022
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